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Schools on Snow – building slope time into the curriculum
Young people are expected to flock to the slopes this winter thanks to a new Ontario Snow Resorts Association (OSRA) and Canadian Ski Council (CSC) initiative that aims to get kids out of
Family Man
Erik Guay realizes, now at the age of 33, that he is a veteran ski racer. Part of it is the grueling post-race recovery. Even more telling: his mindset of yearning for home rather than a wanderlust that had defined much of the first three decades of his life.
PEAK 2 PEAK: It’s One for the Record Books
Whistler Blackcomb is proud to announce the inclusion of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola in the 2015 Edition of the Guinness World Records Book. This year, Guinness Records recognized the gondola as the holder of the “highest cable car above ground” and “longest unsupported span between two cable car towers” records. The PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola has been instrumental in making Whistler Blackcomb a globally recognized destination and this recent accolade is proof the lift has more than met expectations.
The Mountain Goat Technique
Skiing steep terrain can be an exhilarating rush. There’s a great sense of accomplishment when you conquer an aggressive piste. To do this takes commitment, not only in your mind set but also in your movements. Without it you’ll only get halfway there, and getting halfway through a turn on the steeps can mean that you’ll find yourself at the bottom in a heap! Here are a few suggestion to help you ski the steeps with confidence ... and a bit of style.
Banff Spring Break Getaways
If you haven’t already booked your Spring Break getaway it should be top of mind. With one of the longest ski seasons in North America, skiing the Canadian Rockies becomes more and more tempting as our base gets deeper, temperatures become milder, and day light hours get longer.
Eating Crow: The Art Of Under Appreciation
Two days after a scathing column appeared in national daily newspapers – written by one of the best ski writers in the country – about the sad state of the Canadian men’s alpine team, Ottawa’s Dustin Cook jolted naysayers with a shocking silver medal run down one of the most difficult tracks in the world, The Birds of Prey at the 2015 FIS world championships super-G.
The Storm Chasers
“We’re going to search for the best snow out there and if that means changing our route, we will”. The words were reminiscent of Captain James T. Kirk; serious, but with a pirate like swagger and hint of a grin that assured you this wasn’t going to be any ordinary ski trip. Scott Belton, a mountain guide with characteristics of Qui-Gon Jinn and the late Shane McConkey.
The Big Lift
On a sunny day in a regular alpine forest, the familiar waistlines of healthy, snowbound conifers offer labyrinthine alleys that alternately open and close with every turn, eliciting skiing both careful and controlled.
The Inspiration of Sarah Burke
Three years following the death of Canada’s sweetheart Sarah Burke, the slopestyle skier continues to inspire. “I’m always thinking about her,” says freestyle champ Mike Riddle. “I have a Sarah sticker on my skis and when I’m competing I wear a wristband and a sticker on my helmet…”
Justine Dufour-Lapointe on How to Win Medals
After winning the world moguls title Sunday, Montreal’s Justine Dufour-Lapointe revealed her winning secret to The Canadian Press: “I focus on the right thing and then the medal appears!”
Stroke of a Brush
Ever wonder why the world’s biggest ski destinations are often full of art galleries? Here’s my theory: Skiers are passionate by their very nature; seeing the sport they love depicted on canvas, or in bronze, is a gratifying and sensual experience.